2008 SUMMER ASSOCIATES SURVEY: Here's how more than 7,600 law students ranked the law firms where they spent the summer of 2008.
| 2008 Rank | 2007 Rank | Firm, Location | Overall Score | Respondents and Response Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | Nutter McClennen, Boston | 5 | 10 (100%) |
| 2 | 18 | Cozen O'Connor, Philadelphia | 4.97 | 11 (100%) |
| 3 | 55 | Crowell & Moring, Washington, D.C. | 4.918 | 22 (96%) |
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